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Micahel Grant: 15 Going on Crazy

By Cheryl Conway imply doing what he likes has put teenager Michael Grant of Succasunna on a fast pass to music and production. The 16-year old sophomore of Roxbury High School recently released his first album titled 15 Going on Crazy by Lakehouse Music in Asbury Park. Grants release party was held Sat., March 31, at the Roxbury Performing Arts Center (Rox PAC) in Succasunna. Open to the public, about 200 people attended for $10 admission fee and received a free copy of Grants CD featuring 11 songs all written and sung by Grant. While singing and performing has always been his passion, Grant never dreamed it would happen so quickly. It was pretty unreal, describes Grant, when his father received a phone call from a producer this past summer after seeing Grant performing a song on YouTube. I dont think I really understood what was going on. I didnt really think that six months later Id be holding an album in my hand. I thought wed go down the shore as a meet and greet. I didnt think wed record 11 songs and have an album. On Aug. 5, 2011, Grant performed his song What I Like, at the 7th annual Talent Show of Hope- a non-profit benefit talent show held every summer in Roxbury to raise money for charities. Since his mother

and sister were away volunteering in West Virginia for Appalachia, Grant videotaped his live performance and posted it on YouTube for them to see. After only one week on YouTube, Producer Jon Leidersporff spotted the video and contacted Grants father at the end of August. Grant and his father visited Leidersporffs studio at the basement of his home in Asbury Park in early September. We sat down for about

three hours and he talked music business, Grant describes. He gave me advice on recording and managing my finances as a young musician. Then we decided to record some music. Grant visited his studio weekly and laid down the tracks for piano, drum, horns, violin, base and vocals. Leidersporff called other musicians to play the music and created the Indie album. We didnt have anyone backing us, we did it indi-

vidually, says Grant, whose father- a financial advisor- covered all expenses. With his financial knowledge and my passion for music we got this project done, says Grant. On the album, Grant plays the piano and sings the vocals. His songs on the album are about high school issues. I try to epitomize the high school experience with music, says Grant. He continued on page

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15 Going on Crazy...
continued from front page touches on heart break, depression, finding yourself, sticking together and other issues high school students encounter. I try to get the high school experience in these songs and my experiences. Although people of all ages can enjoy my music, he says high school demographics will appreciate it the most. He wrote his first song on the album in the summer of 2010 and the last song this past Dec. 2011. Grant, who plays on the RHS varsity golf team and is president of his class, has been involved in singing and performing most of his life. He is involved in the RHS music department, participating in extra-curricular choirs at school such as Roxbury Revelation

as well as school musicals. He started writing music when he was 12, took piano lessons since second grade, has been singing since Kindergarten and has performed the lead in a number of music theater productions. Music always surrounded me, says Grant, who would follow his mom to Music Together where she taught music. Id go with her and thats when I really discovered how much I loved music, says Grant. Writing music is how I decompress, says Grant. Its how I deal with stress. Its how I deal with hard times. When Im very emotional about something I just write about it. As far as performing, Grant says I feel very comfortable on stage and in crowds. I like entertaining people; I like to

make people happy. Grant says his goal now is to get the album in as many hands as possible, to musicians to listeners. He plans to send it to record companies and producers and see what comes of it. We are creating a fan base. Thats the goal right now. Leidersporff, meanwhile, describes Grants music as having a strong musical theater sound to it and has suggested writing a musical. Grant is looking into gathering a cast, writing a story and creating a

musical similar to a Modern day musical Breakfast Club. He has talked to a Disney Imagineer and an upcoming screen writer about his ideas. In the meantime, Grant is writing another song for possibly a sophomore album. He has about 18 songs completed, including the 11 on the newly released album. For a copy of 15 Going on Crazy go to I-Tunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com or contact Grant for a hard-copy. Price is $9.99. Not available in stores.

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he 20th anniversary celebration of the Centenary Stage Companys Women Playwrights Series (WPS) will kick off on April 11 with a month-long program of plays, staged readings, classes and activities offered through April 29th in Hackettstown. Initiated in 1992 to provide a working platform for the underserved voices of women writing for the theatre, CSCs WPS has now featured and helped to develop the new work of over 45 playwrights from around the country, also produced thirteen World Premieres in as many years, from works developed in the playwright series. This is one of the few programs in the country which makes a commitment to the work from development through to production, which is very rare, proclaimed playwright Darrah Cloud (author of Dreamhouse, produced by CSC in 2001) . Plays selected for the WPS receive rehearsal with a professional cast and director, providing an opportunity for the playwright to collaborate with other professionals during the development process. They are presented script-in-hand in staged readings for audiences, which affords the playwright further opportunity to develop the work, in the presence of an audience, a critical ele-

Centenary Stage Celebrates 20 Years of New Playwrights

ment. The first featured play in the 2012 WPS will be Other Minds by Margot Lasher, which will be performed on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 PM in the Lackland Center at 715 Grand Ave in Hackettstown. I loved this play when it was first submitted almost 2 years ago. It was so surprising and delightful, transcending the hurly-burly of our every-day worlds. Were excited to be including it in this years series, said WPS Program Director Catherine Rust. In Other Minds, a humorous and playfully existential new work, a woman and her dog contemplate the big questions: meaning of life, death, and String Theory ( or is it Leash Theory?) as the woman prepares for her impending trip to Japan. Vermonter Margot Lashes plays include Dog Park and Stay, which were performed at TenFest, Playwrights Circle in Vermont, in 2010 and 2011. Her one act play, Intake, will have a staged reading at Vermont Actors Repertory this year. Throughout her career, Lasher has been involved in experimental theatre as a writer and actor. Other Minds received development in workshop at FlynnSpace, Vermont and the Waterfront Playhouse in Key West In her works, Lasher has tried to bring the deep connection between dogs and people into the theatre, an experiment which sheds light on the human place in the living world, probing the untainted connections to nature often long lost in human society. With her older dog, Shiro, Lahser has explore, onstage, some of the deeper implications of the commands human give their dogs to "Stay". A licensed psychologist, Lasher is also the author of the book, Dog: Pure Awareness, and "And the Animals Will Teach You," and "The Art and Practice of Compassion

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and Empathy." She has taught about the human-animal bond at the New School and in the continuing education program of the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. DINE AND DISH Dine and Dish with the playwrights returns by popular demand to the WPS festival again this year, offering a lively panel discussion led by WPS Alumni playwrights, Bekah Brunstetter (You May Go Now), continued on page 6

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he Roxbury Community Benefit 5K race has a new date on the calendar and a new race course, it was announced by race director, Jim Schulz of Succasunna. The popular 5K race had always been held on the first Monday evening in June but will now be on the second Monday in June, this year June 11th with the start time at 7:00 p.m. The new date is actually prompted by the new race course explained Schulz. The race will start on Eyland Avenue in front of the Eisenhower Middle School where all race activities takes place and will travel down Eyland Avenue as in the past. But instead of returning to the school via Eyland for the finish, the runners will work their way through local streets to Hillside Avenue and back to the middle school via the high school entrance and interconnected roadway. In order to be able to use the high school campus no other school activities could be taking place. Thus the move was made to the second Monday in June, when no high

Roxbury Community Benefit 5K

Tell Them You Saw It In The Roxbury News - April 2012 - Page 5 school programs are scheduled. The race is truly a community event with bagged lunches courtesy of Sandwiches Unlimited Lunch Box and Picnics Unlimited, fruit from Ledgewood and Wharton Farm and ice cream by Cliffs Dairy Maid. Local organizations assist with day of race tasks and funds raised by the race are donated back into the community. Entry fees for the race are set at $22.00 for those who pre-register with a two dollar discount given to Roxbury residents and to members of USATF. Families can pre-enter for a discounted price of $50.00 for up to four members. Pre-registration is encouraged as the race day fee goes up to $30.00 and $60.00 for families. Details about the race can be found at morriscountystriders.com. ##For more information contact Jim Schulz at 973-219-4494 and rcb5k@optonline.net Madeline Bost 973-584-0679, madelinebost@verizon.net

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Centenary Stage...
continued from page 4 Darrah Cloud (Dreamhouse) , Deborah Brevoort (The Poetry of Pizza), and Aoise Stratford (The Unfortunates) , about the current 50-50/2020 Initiative led by the Dramatists Guild of America, and the state of the art for women writing for the theatre today. Dine and Dish will be held on the first Sunday of the festival, April 15, and will include a catered brunch prior to the panel discussion. The registration fee for brunch and discussion is $15. Participants staying for the 2 pm performance of the World Premiere of The Unfortunates may purchase the lunch, discussion and performance tickets at a discounted total of $27.50 . COMING PRESENTATIONS Other 2012 WPS presentations will include The Text of Sex by Manalapan, NJ playwright Michele Aldin Kushner, on Wed, Apr 18 at 7:30 PM, and Spin, or Twilight of the Bohemians by California playwright Carol Verberg, on Wednesday, Apr 25 at 7:30 PM. Admission to WPS reading series presentations are by donation and are followed by refreshments and lively discussion with the authors and cast.

Reservations are requested. WRITING WORKSHOP A free writing workshop, led by Australian playwright Aoise Stratford, will be offered to the public on Saturday, Apr 14 from 3-6 PM. Space is limited and advance reservations are required for this workshop. WORLD PREMIERE Stratfords play The Unfortunates makes its World Premiere from the playwright series on Friday, April 13, and will run in the Edith Bolte Kutz Theatre of the Lackland Center through April 29th. The Unfortunates was the 2011 winner of the Susan Glaspell Award and received development in the WPS. TICKETS For tickets and reservations for activities and performances, contact the Centenary Stage Company Box Office at 908-9790900, or visit online at www.centenarystageco.org. The CSC Women Playwrights Series is made possible by generous support from the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the NJ State Council on the Arts.

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The Wife of Thomas Edison Mina Edison is Being Honored Today for Her Own Achievements
inventor. By the time young Mina met Thomas Edison, his name was already a household word. Fatefully, he became an eligible bachelor and widower of three young children in 1884. They married on February 24, 1886. He was 39 and she was 20 years old. He gave her an outstanding wedding gift - a beautiful countryside estate a 29room Queen Anne-style home resting on 15 acres called Glenmont in West Orange, NJ. It was only one mile from Edisons labs and factories. The American Magazine called her the custodian of one of the greatest geniuses the world has ever known. She called herself the Home Executive. Mina knew her husbands world was too important to accommodate the fanfare of his icon status. There were times when home became an intrusion to Edison that separated him from his laboratory. Despite his world stature, there would be no travel circuit to big lectures or conferences that would temporarily take him away from his work. Even those very affluent and prominent would journey long to see him at his domicile in West Orange, NJ. Mina Edison understood the importance of her husbands vocation and she became the diplomat of Edison - the Worlds Greatest Inventor enterprise. The world clamored to see him. She and only she alone had the persuasion to make these live encounters possible. She was like the CEO of her husbands meeting agenda that was booked in their own home. She opened up the 30 seat dining room to invite dinner guests that ranged from the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, Charles Lindbergh, Helen Keller and the King of Siam. The Glenmont home was both a collective discussion center and family residence that included stepchildren and her own three children. Mina not only played host to world dignitaries, she treated her womens associations with the same ceremony. It is noted that on my May 20, 1891, Mina Edison was host to members of the Federation of Women's Clubs. They also were given a tour of the famous Edison Laboratory. Her husband showed them a short film housed inside an experimental viewer called the Kinetoscope. These women were unaware that in this exclusive a Mans World era, they had become the participants in a pinnacle technological moment. They were the first to experience a public exhibition of the prototype that soon became the original motion picture system. Mina helped introduce Edison to his true customer base of his household inventions other Home Executives. Even after Edisons death in October 18, 1931, Mina remained very active in charity work within her community and this work continued into the final decades of her life. She was also passionate about gardening. In retrospect women garden clubs were much more than gardening. In the 1930s and 1940s these womens clubs helped empower women beyond their household. It was the first time in modern American history where women were able to wield positive socio-political power in their own community through civic beautification projects. We are fortunate that we are still able to view the Edison home where Minas role as Home Executive made her legendary. Visits

By Michele Guttenberger ecently, Mina Edison was honored with a Womens Heritage Trail marker for her contribution to the local community. The trail marker is located at the Edisons Glenmont estate - NPS. The Womens Heritage Trail includes sites where women played a pivotal role. Nearly 100 sites have been designated. It is the nations first comprehensive statewide survey of historic sites that recounts the significant contributions females made to the history of their state. Visit online www.nj. gov/dep/hpo/WHTrail_Boo k.pdf So what was the character of this honored woman married to an American and World Icon? Mina Miller had a great understanding of the concentrated inventors mind since she was the daughter of a successful millionaire

to Glenmont are by appointment through the main visitor station. This NPS estate has a seasonal visiting schedule. Please visit The Thomas Alva Edison MuseumNPS Open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 9:00am 5:00pm Fee is $7.00 - 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Visit website for more details http://www.nps.gov/edis/in dex.htm

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he Cat Chalet will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 17, 2012. Despite the economic downturn, The Cat Chalets owner, Susan Mohr, has discovered the key for success is providing exceptional care for our feline friends. We cater to each cat differently, giving each guest exactly what it needs, whether that means privacy or attention, says Mohr. And this attention to care has brought guests from as far as New York City, South Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The mission to treat your cat like royalty is taken very seriously at the Cat Chalet. This cat-only boarding facility features 21 private condos with ample space and privacy curtains for each guest. Mohr prides herself on the cleanliness and brightness of The Cat Chalet that her staff meticulously maintains. We show

10 Years of Purrfect Care

year milestone, The Cat Chalet has decided to join the efforts to help fight animal homelessness by fostering kittens in conjunction with the Randolph Pound. The kittens are checked by a veterinarian before they are fostered and kept away from the boarders in another room. "We deal with cats who have such loving homes every day, and if we can help find other loving homes for cats who so deserve them, that can only help our community," says Mohr, who herself has adopted one of her foster kittens.

The Cat Chalet is located at 551 Rt. 10 East, Randolph, NJ 07869. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; and Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. To book a tour of The Cat Chalet, see the kittens, or learn more about its services, including toys and accessories for sale, and nail clipping and brushing onsite, visit its Facebook page, www.catchalet.com, or call 973-989-6160.

every cat individualized attention while they are with us, and have created many lasting friendships and return guests because of it, says long-term staff member Linda Packard. And The Cat Chalets clients agree, such as one long-term client, who said, My cat

was well cared for and in good condition when I picked her up. She was calm, instead of agitated when we returned home. All those connected with The Cat Chalet seem genuinely fond of cats. Instead of holding a big party to celebrate the ten-

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Comedian Jim Breuer Brings First Ever Family Film Festival to Chester
Breuer I remember all the block parties I would go to growing up in Long Island, and how much fun everybody had. We would do our own plays, concerts, all kinds of things. Chester needs SOMETHING to get this town a little loosened up. I think this festival is just what Chester needs to bring the community together. Chester residents of all ages can enter the contest as long as the video is family friendly and that it is between 1-3 minutes. The video can be of any genre as long as it inspires and is entertaining. Ive seen better things on YouTube made by kids rather than adults, so if we can get a bunch of quirky entertaining videos from the kids I think it would be an awesome and cool night. Im rooting more for funny home videos, but if someone wants to make a touching or inspiring video Im all for it. The contestants will not be alone in submitting videos, as Breuer himself will be showing sketches and home videos of himself and some of his hilarious friends. Im going to be making a lot of videos of my own. Im going to be submitting a lot of videos and some sketches, but there is a board and I hear they are tough to crack, so hopefully I can make it in. For the videos that dont make the cut that night, I will put up them up on a website so everyone can watch all the videos that get submitted, mine included. Hopefully this festival is the beginning for more events and festivals in Chester.

The Festival is exclusive to Chester residents and will be held on Saturday June 30th, at Gazebo Park on Main St. Submissions for the Chester Family Film Festival should be sent in before May 25 and they can be uploaded at http://jim.jimbreuer.com/cfff/.

Peter Rabbit Comes to the Pax Amicus

eter Rabbit plays at The Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake on Saturdays; April 14, 21 & 28 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Peter Rabbit is the latest in our Generation Next Productions and is written and directed by Richard Boyer. Please call the box office at 973-691-2100 for information and reservations or visit our web site and Sign our email list to received coupons for upcoming performances.

By Steve Urena re you a future filmmaker in the making, living in Chester? Do you have a knack for making people laugh? Do you have a hilarious home movie in your possession that you want to share with the world? Then enter the first ever Chester Family Film Festival with Comedian, Saturday Night Live Alumni, and Chester Resident, Jim Breuer! I just wanted to bring people in Chester together with a big block party, says

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n our sizth year of business, our family friendly restaurant includes a kids menu, freshly grilled items such as jumbo hotdogs, 1/3 lb. hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken breast sandwiches and Philly Cheesesteaks. Try our newest creation, THE GODFATHER sandwich (chicken strips on a hoagie roll covered in garlic parmesan sauce with lettuce and tomato). Our side items include fried mushrooms and zucchini, bear-battered onion rings, cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers and mac & cheese wedges. Dont forget to try an old favorite, the corn dog combo!! BE SURE TO BYOB: we will even keep it cold for you!! We can cater your man-cave parties, kids partys or ladies parties! Give us a call and be ready for the finger food by

We Have More Than Just Wings!

the pool! Why not cover our jumbo naked party wings with one of our traditional Buffalo wing sauces. Wingman features 9 varieties of sauces including mild, medium, hot, garlic, parmesan, barbeque, teriyaki, Mt. Arlington Rub, and the hottest of the hot, FLAMING FEATHERS. Wingman is a two-time winner of the National Buffalo Wing Festival held every year in Buffalo, New York. Wingman is located at 180 Howard Blvd., mile north of Exit 30 on Route 80, Mt. Arlington, NJ, next to Cracker Barrel and Holiday Inn Express. Tel: 973-770-WING (9464). Check out our website: wingmanwings.com.

fun-loving group of single adults,who have joined together to share leisure time activities and develop new friendships with other singles. The group meets the fourth Sunday of each month at various restaurants to plan interesting activities.

Townsquare Singles "Where New Friendships Begin" Celebrating Our 15th Year

Additionally,the group gets together frequently at various local bistros for dining and dancing. If you are single and at least 50 or so years young and would like to get to know us and join in the fun,please call Marilyn 201-400-8300 for information

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he Military Transportation Association is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and will host a Historic Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, N.J. April 28 & 29, 2012 The Military Transportation Association will host a military vehicle show and swap meet at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ on the weekend of April 28 & 29, 2012. Historic military vehicles from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the Gulf Wars will be on display, and more than 100 vendors will be selling military related clothing, equipment, vehicle parts and accessories, as well as other non-military related items. The show is open to the public. The show will be open Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM. Food and parking are available at the show. Admission is $5.00 and parking is FREE! The Sussex County Fairgrounds is located on Plains Road in Augusta, just off Route 206 in Sussex County, New Jersey. The Military Transport Association, (MTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic military vehicles. The MTA has more than 200 members throughout New Jersey with almost two hundred privately owned military vehicles ranging from Jeeps, to 2 Ton trucks, to Armored fighting vehicles. The MTA has had over 100 vehicles on display at the Show covering restored military vehicles from WWII to present. Members will be on hand to talk about their vehicles and the period of histo-

Military Transportation Association Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

ry it represents. Many members are military veterans and have first-hand history with the types of vehicles they own. The MTA is a federally recognized non-profit educational group that supports dozens of community events and parades every year, in addition to Toys-for-Tots, Cell Phones for Soldiers, and our own Adoptee Program. This year the MTA has again adopted members of the Armed Forces who are mobilized and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. The MTA has donated more than $15,000 to adoptees by purchasing goods, packing and mailing more than 1000 care packages to deployed soldiers in the last seven years. A big portion of the fee from this show will go to support the MTA adoptees program. Vendors will be selling uniforms, medals, militaria, field equipment, radios, vehicle parts and even some vehicles. Parking will be on-site at the fairgrounds. Food will be available throughout both days of the event. WWII reenactors will be present both days with displays of equipment and uniforms. Local chapters of the Civil Air Patrol and CERT will be providing parking assistance, security, and crowd control at the event. Reenactors are invited to attend the event and set equipment displays. There is plenty of on-site room for tents and campers, vendor spaces, and lots of places for vehicles. For more information about the show, visit our website at www.mtaswapmeet.com. You may also contact Fran Antico at 973-670-1277 or email info@mtaswapmeet.com

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he Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake will hold an open cast call for T.V. Comedy Classics Live on Stage at 7:00 pm on Monday; April 23rd & Wednesday; April 25th. Seeking zany performers for some of the funniest comedy sketches and movie parodies of The Carol Burnett Show and hilarious scenes from All in the Family. T.V. Classics performs weekends in June. Please call the box office at 973-691-2100 or visit our web site for additional information.

Pax Amicus Theatre To Hold Open Cast Call

Depreciation: A Partially Avoidable Pain in the Assets

oration, deferred maintenance and functional obsolescence. Undeniably, unless they are repaired, replaced, updated and/or otherwise cared for, present buildings are future piles of rubble. Although Dr. Kurt was alluding only to the fate of neglected real estate assets, I have learned (as will you, gentle reader, if you haven't already done so) that the same rule applies to our bodies - the most intimate of our lifelong dwelling places. This opusette is about the aging process, in which we are all involved, albeit at different stages of development, redevelopment, repair, decay or "ze" aforementioned depreciation. Composer/pianist Eubie Banks, more famous for

By Joe Klock, Sr. round the midpoint of the last century, I attended a class in real estate appraising. At the time, I was a rookie in the industry which was later to provide a comfortable living for Firstwife and me, plus a gaggle of begats. Imprinted in my memory to this day is a pronouncement by the instructor, Dr. Kurt Somebody, whose German accent also still echoes clearly. The precept was, in his words, that "all life is engaged in an inexorable march to ze junk heap; zerefore, ve must alvays strive to minimize ze impact of depreciation." He was referring to the fact that the sworn enemies of profitable property ownership were physical deteri-

having penned the words and music to, "I'm Just Wild About Harry," less famously said, "If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." Not a surprising comment, this, from a man who lived to the impressive age of 96, but an unexpected observation by one who smoked cigarettes for all but the first ten of those years. Aside: By contrast, Wayne McLaren, one of several "Marlboro Men," kicked the smoking habit at 49 and the bucket at 51. To say the least (and, one might say, the most) about aging, it ain't no game for sissies, but is almost always preferable to the only known alternative. Mind you, at 85, I still continued on page 14

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Depreciation...
continued from page 13 have fully a quarter of my life ahead of me, assuming that I break the current world record for longevity - and fully 92% of it remaining, should I better the survival achievement of Methuselah. (If you're not up to biblical speed, think of Larry King on steroids.) Second aside: A contemporary Geezer recently wrote to me, expressing the belief that "we'll be getting out just in time, given the current problems and future threats facing the nation and the world." From my present point of view, there is something to be said about that attitude, although I remain confident that more than a bit can, should, and will be done about what might rain on the parade of our descendants' futures. I write this without intending to be either a Pollyanna or a Klockeyed optimist. (Sorry, but I've long wanted to use that pun, so why not here and now?) All that said, I'm keenly aware that most of today's problems and threats will outlive me; and I'm realist enough both to buy green bananas in small quantities and to evaluate 30-year roof guarantees with mini-

mal excitement. Back on the subject at hand: A practical view of healthy living is pursuing a lifestyle that slows the rate of dying - a process which some killjoy scientists claim begins at age 21, just shortly after the retreat of acne and parental restraint. Basically, that's a bum rap, but it sits high on a totem pole of things we can't do anything about, so why sweat it? Credited to Bill Gates is the remark that, "Life is not fair; get used to it," with which I concur. (Still, I can't resist adding how little trouble I'd have getting used to his circumstances, even at my present stage of antiquity.) Clearly, the best strategy is to pursue a behavioral pattern of physical, spiritual and psychological prudence in order to minimize the ravages of advancing age. "Zose factors of physical deterioration, deferred maintenance und functional obsolescence," quoth Dr. Kurt, "are unforgiving foes," and he was as right as tomorrow's rains. On the other hand, there was a very old guy who proudly boasted to an interviewer that: "I've never in my life smoked, drunk

booze, eaten unhealthy foods, or engaged in excessive sexual activity, and I'll soon be celebrating my one hundredth birthday!" Really?" he was asked, " and just how?" Again to say the least, a point worth pondering.

Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr. (joeklock@aol.com) winters in Key Largo and Coral Gables, Florida and summers in New Hampshire. More of his "Klockwork" can be found at www.joeklock.com.

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Tell Them You Saw It In The Roxbury News - April 2012 - Page 15 Fire Department equipment, a Med-Evac helicopter, farm equipment and a close-up look at military vehicles. Not to be missed is a demonstration of a Jaws -of -Life extrication. The Morris County Police Pipe & Drums group will perform that day. Other demonstrations will include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, Seeing Eye, NJ Fish & Wildlife and the Mounted Police. The Scoutdoor Expo is being offered to the public free of charge. For more information, please e-mail Boy Scout Troop 163: roxbury163@rocketmail.com.

oy Scout Troop 163 will host a Scoutdoor Expo at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna on Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. The goal is to promote scouting and raise interest in the outdoors. Most importantly, children and their parents will be able to learn about Boy Scouting and the unique opportunities it has to offer. There will be over 20 exhibits on the island at Horseshoe Lake. Activities will include archery, a climbing wall, campfire cooking and navigating a rope bridge and signal tower. There will be tours of Roxbury

Boy Scout Troop 163 to Host Scoutdoor Expo

he Eisenhower Builders Club & Lincoln-Roosevelt Kiwanis K-Kids announce their Kiwanis family fundraiser All You Can Eat Family Spaghetti Dinner. Please join us on Saturday, May 5th, 4 to 6 pm, at Roxbury High School Cafeteria (1 Bryant Drive (off Hillside Ave), Succasunna. Left Front Entrance (glass doors) Wheelchair accessible) for an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner which includes Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks. Individuals age 3+ - $ 8 in Advance, At

All You Can Eat Family Spaghetti Dinner

the Door - $10, Families of 4 + - $32 in Advance, At the Door - $40. Proceeds to benefit: Scholarships & Leadership Training for Roxbury Students , NJ Childrens Specialized Hospital (Physical & Occupational Therapy), UNICEF & Kiwanis Eliminate Maternal & Neo-Natal Tetanus Project Make Check Payable to: Roxbury Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 22, Succasunna, NJ 07876 For reservations, tickets, or more info, call Eileen @ 201-317-8691 or e-mail: RoxburyKiwanis@yahoo.com

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ith springs sunshine and flowers come wind and pollen, which for many people signals the onset of allergy season. Tree pollens are the most prevalent pollens in the spring and many trees are prolific pollinators. Grass and weed pollens follow in late spring and summer, and airborne mold spores can be found almost year round, as well as other common allergens such as dust, dust mites, and animal dander. While many over-thecounter remedies promise symptomatic relief, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believe that addressing the causes of allergies, treating the whole person, and focusing on balancing the immune system leads to substantial long-term health benefits in managing allergies. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been

Seasonal Allergies and Chinese Medicine

used to treat seasonal allergies for centuries with great success. According to traditional medicine, treatment is directed toward clearing the nasal passages, supporting the immune system and strengthening the defensive system of the body to prevent allergic reactions from recurring. What are Seasonal allergies? Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is an example of misplaced immunity otherwise known as seasonal allergies which typically occur for part of the year, such as spring or fall. Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies. People who are allergic to pollens are also often sensitive to dust mites, animal dander, and molds. It is a learned response by the immune system wherein rapid physiological changes resulting in itchy eyes and throat, sinus congestion and sneez-

ing, asthma, fatigue and even diarrhea are produced. Spring is traditionally the main season when allergies blossom because of new growth on trees and weeds. But fall, with a whole different set of blooming plants as well as leaf mold, is a close second. About 26 million Americans battle with chronic seasonal allergies, while the number of people with milder symptoms may be as high as 40 million, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. While there are many Western medications to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies, these treatments can cause unwanted side effects, such as drowsiness in some people, immune system suppression or overreliance on medications. These side effects have caused many to seek alternative approaches to managing their allergies. Acupuncture and Chinese continued on page 18

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ast winter, over 2500 + photos from amateur photographers were submittted to the Willowwood Foundation for Willowwood in Pictures, a hardcover book featuring not only the history but also beautiful, seasonal color photos of the gardens, buildings and artistic objects at the Willowwood Arboretum, Chester Township. This Spring, the Willowwood Foundation has planned two new photo contests. The first is a Daffodil competition. Photographers should email jpegs of their very best shots of Willowwoods daffodils by May 7, 2012. The top 10 photos will be displayed at Willowwood on Mothers Day and at the Lilac Party in May. Attendees

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will vote and the winner will receive a prize as well as have their photo displayed on our new website. The subject of the second contest is Willowwoods Magnolias. Generally in bloom in April into early May, these photos will qualify for contest entry and prize in 2013. Rules: All photos must be taken at WW. Photos from the past, this year or next (for the Magnolia contest) will qualify. Submit jpegs via email. Questions? More Information? Email: wwfoundation@willowwoodfoundation.com.

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continued from page 16 medicine are among the top chosen alternative therapies for allergies. How Acupuncture Treatments Provide Relief from Allergies TCM views allergic rhinitis as related to Wind noting that symptoms come and go rapidly, cause congestion, and make the person want to avoid windy situations. This Wind often coexists with a deficiency of the Defensive or what the Chinese call Wei Qi. The nearest thing we associate with the Wei Qi in the west is our resistance to colds and other respiratory infections. People with Wei Qi deficiency usually catch colds easily, and allergy symptoms may be particularly bad for these people in the spring or fall, seasons which are generally windy. The acupuncturist also looks for constitutional or more deeply-rooted signs in each person who presents with allergies. The principle here is treating the whole person. Often people with chronic allergies show signs of Spleen or Kidney Deficiency as well as Lung signs according to TCM. The goal of the acupuncturist is to develop a plan which addresses the person's acute symptoms and provides relief, while addressing the underlying immune system imbalance which is thought to be at the root of the person's allergies. Treatments often include dietary modification, the use of specifically chosen herbal formulas, and acupuncture. Clinical Studies on the Efficacies of

Page 18, April 2012, Tell Them You Saw It In The Roxbury News Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal formulas for Allergies A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, Nov. 2008 showed that acupuncture can significantly relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms. Another Study which included 5,237 men and women were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in addition to routine care in patients with allergic rhinitis compared with a control group that received treatment with routine care only. The study showed improvements at the 3 month and the 6 month evaluation for the patients receiving acupuncture. The authors of the study concluded that treating patients with allergic rhinitis in routine care with additional acupuncture leads to clinically relevant and persistent benefits. Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Sept. 2004 published a study showing that hay fever sufferers who received weekly acupuncture treatments and took three daily doses of medical herbal tea showed fewer symptoms and were less likely to say their hay fever was infringing on their daily activities that people who received placebo treatment. After 6 weeks it was found that 85 percent of patients showed overall improvements in their hay fever, compared with only 40 percent of the placebo group. Feel free to contact Skylands Acupuncture for a free consultation on the benefits of acupuncture for Allergies and other disorders at 908-876-3643.

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n Wednesday, May 2, Morris Habitat will relocate its offices and ReStore to 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. After almost five years in the original location, it was time for a bigger site to match the rapid growth of the ReStore. The ReStore sells new and gently used building supplies, furniture, windows, lighting, paint, and more at discounted prices to the general public. This new facility will have 20% more warehouse sales and

Morris Habitat Restores Convenient New Location

presentation space, as well as significantly more parking spaces. Unlike the previous facility, the new warehouse will be climate controlled; air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter! Brighter lights and windows will make viewing and evaluating the merchandise much easier. Convenience is also a key reason for the move. The location is conveniently located just off Route 10 West, just east of the Kmart Plaza. For convenience, there will be an area where appliances can be tested prior to purchase. According to Rick Ostberg, ReStore Director, ease of shopping is the name of the game. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help shoppers with items on their list, but will also show customers ways to repurpose or find alternative uses for an item (e.g. a decorative door can be converted into headboard) and much, much more. Drop- off donations will be encouraged. A dedicated donations area will be fully staffed during store hours. Starting May 2, drop off donations will be accepted at the new Randolph location during regular ReStore hours---10am to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday and until 8pm Thursday. Over time, store hours will be expanded, including increased evening hours. Whether you are a regular ReStore customer or a first time shopper, stop by and checkout the new, improved ReStore. Come often as the inventory changes frequently and since all merchandise is donated, once something is gone, there may not be another one like it! Cash and major credit cards are accepted. Proceeds from the ReStore go toward building safe, decent, affordable housing for local families in need. Since it opened in

Tell Them You Saw It In The Roxbury News - April 2012 - Page 19 May 2007, funds have built six homes in Morris County and surrounding areas. In addition, the ReStore promotes recycling and re-use and has diverted over 2,000 tons of useable material out of landfills To learn more about the Restore and to get directions go to www.morrisrestore.org or call 973-366-3358. About Morris Habitat for Humanity Morris Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing agency dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County and the surrounding New Jersey area. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need. Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 235 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. In addition, proceeds from our ReStore, opened May 2007, have built 6 homes and diverted over 2,000 tons of useable material out of landfills. For more information about Morris Habitat call 973-891-1934 or visit www.morrishabitat.org. To learn about the ReStore call 973-366-3358 or go to www.morrishabitat.org

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n Saturday, May 7, 2001, Green Tambourine Productions along with Rainbow Racers, a Relay for Life Team, will proudly present Sing a Rainbow, a fundraising concert for the American Cancer Society at Temple Shalom, 215 S. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with an hour of shopping at the Rainbow Boutique where you will be able to shop for unique handcrafted items. At 8:00 pm, hear three local groups, Nefashot, Michael Rubell and Moderately Bright Four, for an evening of

Sing a Rainbow, A fundraising Concert for the American Cancer Society

great music. Lona Alpert will MC for the evening and entertain you with her unique brand of comedy. Fill out a ticket stub and possibly go home with one of our great door prizes. Better yet, go home knowing you made an important contribution to a life saving cause. All proceeds for the evening will go to the American Cancer Society. To learn more about SING A RAINBOW, advance ticket sales and other opportunities to donate please go to http://sites.google.com/site/singarainbowconcert.

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beautiful landscape doesnt happen on its own. You can help your lawn, trees and shrubs get off to a healthy growing season. Trees and shrubs add tremendous appeal to our urban home environments, but to thrive, particularly out of their natural world, they require regular care with added nutrients and protection against invasive pests, said Ben Hamza, Ph.D., director of technical operations at TruGreen. Here are some lawn and landscape tips to help you take care of your yard this spring. Clean Up: New spring growth can be hampered if its covered with debris. Clean out dead leaves, branches, trash or anything else that could impair your lawns growth. Prune Properly: Corrective pruning of your trees and shrubs can make them not only look better, but help them grow better, too. Dont top-shear overgrown shrubs or trees thin them out to preserve their shape. Spring-blooming plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, forsythia and lilacs should only be pruned after they flower. Put the Right Plants in the Right Place: When youre ready to plant new plants, make sure you put them where theyll thrive. Be sure you know the light require-

ments for a new plant. Fences or other structures can restrict air flow, which can interfere with growth. Make sure you have the right type of grass for your lawn. Wherever grass has a hard time growing, plant shady ground covers instead. If youre considering sod, make sure the temperature is warm enough for grass growth. Firmly pack sod into the soil and water as needed to encourage deep root growth. Nourish the Roots: Spring lawn, tree and shrub roots seek nourishment after the dormancy of winter. Make sure your early spring fertilizer has less nitrogen and more phosphorus to promote strong roots. Consider a professional company, such as TruGreen, which will design a custom plan to give your yard exactly what it needs. Be sure to keep fertilizer on target to prevent run-off, and sweep fertilizer granules that may reach pavement back onto your lawn. Get Ready to Water: Give your lawn a slow, steady watering about once a week, but adjust depending upon rainfall, grass and soil type in your area. Follow the owners operating manual to take an automated sprinkler system out of

Spring Lawn and Landscape Tips

hibernation. Ensure sprinkler heads and related water lines are working properly. Make sure the irrigation system covers your landscape efficiently. For example, you can place a one-inch deep, empty food can in the middle of the lawn area to measure the depth of water collected after each watering cycle to ensure uniformity. Mulch the Right Way: Mulch can keep soil in place, reduce weeds and retain moisture. But you need to make sure youre doing it right.

When the soil has warmed up, apply three inches of organic mulch to base of shrubs and trees to help conserve soil moisture and to reduce weed pressure. But be mindful not to cover the flare of the tree base in mulch "volcanoes, which can lead to rot. When your lawn is actively growing, return grass clippings back to the soil for added lawn nutrients and consider using composted materials to nourish plants. For more tips, visit www.TruGreen.com.

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Don Jose Mexican Restaurant: Variety, Authentic, Fresh & Family Owned
the more the customers can choose. Initially started in 1970 in San Jose Jalisco, Mexico, the Arceo family continues the tradition of serving up authentic South-of-the Border specialties like guacamole, Chiles Rellenos, Tamales, tasty salsa and a great variety of vegetarian plates. Prices are affordable from $5.95 to $17.95. Some of the more popular entrees include Chimichangas- flour tortilla with either chicken, beef or steak; Tamales- two corn meals stuffed with chicken topped with red sauce and cheese; Chilles Rellenos- two chili stuffed peppers stuffed with chicken, cheese and lightly battered; Enchiladas Mole- three enchilladas stuffed with chicken covered with mole sauce (chili guajillo roasted peanut butter, chocolate, sugar based blend); steaming hot fajitas; and burritos. Decorated in vibrant colors, Arceo says it took three months to get the decorations from Mexico. Every table is different with flowers or cactus, church or bar. The food, dcor, Mexican music and fresh authentic taste

By Cheryl Conway ariety, authentic, fresh and family owned.just the right ingredients to describe the Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Netcong. Located on Route 46 east right near the Netcong Circle in the establishment that used to be called Josephs Family Restaurant, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant opened in Feb. 2011. Other locations are in East Hanover since 1998 and Sebring, FL, since 2000. Family owned with recipes that date back through generations right out of Mexico, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant offers a Mexican menu with many choices from tacos to steak to shrimp, as well as a childrens menu and a bar featuring house prepared margaritas, Mexican beer and other drink specialties. We have many choices in our menu, says co-owner Antonio Arceo, such as burritos, enchiladas, tacos, steak, chicken, shrimp and fish. We have a large menu so we have to prepare a lot of things. The more choices we have

of Mexican food at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant provide an experience so close to home. Opened seven days a week for lunch and dinner, hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering two-for-one margaritas on the rocks and draft beers. Take out and catering is also available to larger parties such as showers or weddings. Whether for an intimate gathering of friends or an all out celebration for any occasion, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant can arrange a special menu to meet specific needs and budget. Chef Don Jose, oldest of the family, has experience from the finest restaurants in Mexico, New York, and NJ. He opened the restaurant with his brothers who lavish dinners with personal attention, ensuring the finest food and service. Come to Don Jose not just for the great prices, but for the great food. continued on page 24

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Don Jose Mexican Restaurant...

continued from page 23 Back in Mexico we helped my father, explains Arceo, who came to the U.S. in 1985. Since we were little we were involved in the business. Its all our life that weve been serving people. People were standing; we served on the streets in Mexico. Arceo says his dad had a Mexican food stand selling tostados, tacos and more, situated in front of their family-owned grocery store. Sundays, on weekends, wed make carnitas by the kilos. Raised by his father after his mother died when he was 10 years old, Arceos 10 brothers and sisters were always there to help. Hed put stuff out and we would sell. To keep the tradition going, Arceo has kept the business family-owned and run. We get here in the morning to make sure everything is fresh made, explains Arceo. We put a lot of effort in getting it done ourselves. Having a big family and having our own business, why go anywhere else to work. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Don Jose Mexican Restaurant will be hosting a two-day celebration on Friday, May 4 and Sat., May 5, with drink specials, live music and give-aways. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., a Mariachi Band will perform; t-shirts will be given away; and tequila, beer and other drink specials will be served. A tent with additional tables outdoors will be set up to accommodate more customers. Once you try it, youll come back, says Arceo. Youll like it. Its more than fresh made, its homemade. We make sure everything is made up in away that a customer will like it and come back. For more information and menu descriptions, go to www.donjoserestaurant.com, or call 973-527-7330.

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rama has been an important part of the worship, community, and outreach of the United Presbyterian Church, Flanders since the mid 1990s, when a clowning ministry named Phinneas Followers was developed under the direction of Suzan Preston and Jen Nelson. The adults and youth that were a part of this group shared laughter, love,

United Presbyterian Church Youth To Present Godspell Junior

and stories of faith with people in hospitals as well as in Sunday worship. Soon after, a group called the Parable Players emerged under the direction of Cathi and Nicholas Wallwork. The youth productions of the parable players became an anticipated enhancement to special worship services, as well as an avenue of outreach to the community. The dramatic interests and talents of the youth of UPC have continued to be cultivated and used in ministry through the Young Worship Leaders group, established by Amy Clarkson in 2006. Many of the youth in Godspell, Jr. have grown up being a part of the Young Worship Leaders, and have gone on to hold both ensemble and lead roles in middle and high school productions in Mt. Olive, Roxbury, and Lenape Valley schools, as well as Blair Academy. The youth of UPC not only have a passion for drama and music, but also for sharing the love of God with others in tangible ways. They are very excited to be presenting Godspell Jr., the lively and beloved musical that presents the Gospel of Matthew in an unforgettable way, and that includes infectious songs such as Day by Day, Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, and All Good Gifts.

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Pictured are (Bottom left to right): Megan Lomax, Chris Bouvier, Thomas Silkowski, Connor Hollis. (Top row left to right): Emily Silkowski, Kristina Plate, Nicole Thompson and Jackie Plate

Starring in the production are: Thomas Silkowski, as Jesus. Thomas, a junior at Mt. Olive High School, has played many roles on the Mt. Olive stage, including: Ensemble The Wedding Singer; Scarecrow The Wizard of Oz; Hugo

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Godspell Junior...
continued from page 25 Connor Hollis, as Judas. Connor, a junior at Mt. Olive High School, is a member and Sunday School Aid at Succasunna United Methodist Church and is happy to be teaming up with the youth at UPC for this production. Connors recent roles at Mt. Olive High School include: Glenn Talk Radio; Ensemble Bye Bye Birdie; Eddie Lost In Yonkers; and Albert The Secret Garden. The followers of Jesus are played by: Kristina Plate, a junior at Lenape Valley Regional High School, who has been involved in productions at Pax Amicus and at Lenape Valley, including: Narrator A Christmas Carol; Little Red Into The Woods; Sour Kangaroo Seussical; and Featured Ensemble/Soloist Aida. Nicole Thompson, a junior at Blair Academy, who has starred in the following

productions at Blair:: Princess #12 - "Once Upon A Mattress; Magda Svenson - "The Night of January 16th; Mrs. Tottendale - "The Drowsy Chaperone; The Beggar Woman - "Sweeney Todd; Fortunato - "Once Upon A Midnight Dreary, A Journey Into the Works of Edgar Allan Poe; and Maggie Holmes Stephen Schwartz's orginal 1978 musical, "Working". Megan Lomax, a junior at Mt. Olive High School, who has been involved with many Mt. Olive productions, including: Bugsy Malone Junior; Talk Radio; The Wedding Singer; and The Wizard of Oz. Emily Silkowski, a freshman at Mt. Olive High School, whose roles have included: Jo Jo Seussical; Young Cosette Les Miserables; Gabriella High School Musical; and Ensemble/Mary Lennox

The Secret Garden. Chris Bouvier, a sophomore at Roxbury High School, has been involved in many productions within the Young Worship Leaders group and has endeared himself to the kids who attend Vacation Bible School at UPC in the roles of Panda Pete and "Captain Jack. Chris is a percussionist in Roxbury High School's Honors Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, and Marching Band. His own band, Summer School Dropouts have performed at numerous local charity events. Jackie Plate, an 8th grader at Byram Intermediate School, has been involved in many productions through Pax Amicus and at school. Recent roles include: Snoopy Yourre A Good Man Charlie Brown; Chef Cinderella Junior; Ensemble Seussical; White Rabbit Alice In Wonderland; and Pepper Annie Junior.

Co directing the production is Lisa Silkowski and Amy Clarkson, long time members of UPC. Proceeds from the Godspell, Jr. production will go to support the Appalachian Service Project (ASP), which provides badly needed home repairs and renovations to families living in the Appalachia area. Some of the youth in the production have been a part of the Appalachian Service Project outreach and will be going to Tennessee this summer to continue this important work. Proceeds will also support the Foundation for Peace, a ministry started by Ken and Cindy Culver, to partner with people living in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Kenya, to provide needed healthcare, access to clean water, and education to those in need. Wendy Patchin, a member of UPC is an integral part of the ministry of the Foundation

for Peace. Originally Adapted and Produced for the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan and Joseph Beruh. Originally Conceived and Directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Music and New Lyrics by

Stephen Schwartz. Godspell Junior is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th St, New York, NY 10019.

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This is Tawny from Eleventh Hour Rescue. This 50lb sweetheart of a girl is a 2 year old Boxer mix with a beautiful brindle short hair coat. She is housebroken and the foster family says she gets along with other dogs and people of all ages too. She is a very friendly dog. Tawny is very easy going and she will willingly hop in the car for a ride wherever you go. This ideal dog will easily fit in to any home environment and she is ready to find that perfect home now. Please consider adopting this wonderful girl if now is the right time for you to adopt a new best friend. To read more about Tawny, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit: www.ehrdogs.org or Call: 973-664-0865.

Say Ciao to Champ from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Champ is a 5 year old Boxer/Terrier Mix. This 65lb sweetheart of a dog considers himself to be a lap dog and will readily reward you with kisses for the opportunity to cuddle. He is a high energy dog and needs lots of walks and exercise to burn off that excess energy. Then, if he can find a warm sunbeam to take a nap, he will enjoy some quiet time soaking in the rays. He will make a great addition to any home, please give Champ a chance. To read more about Champ, to see all of our adoptable pets, to see our upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit our website: www.ehrdogs.org or call: 973-664-0865.

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he Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present an exhibit of paintings and textile designs by Cranford artist Dianna Strom in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. A selection of her work entitled Floral Impressions is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery until June 1. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. We are delighted to display Dianna Stroms beautiful floral paintings and fabrics, said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Union County Cultural and Heritage Programs Advisory Board. I have

Paintings and Textiles by Cranford Artist Dianna Strom on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
had the pleasure of viewing Diannas creations a number of times in recent years. The quality of her work is well known in this area, and we are very glad to present it at the Pearl Street Gallery, Dianna Strom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Textiles and Clothing from the University of Delaware. She has 13 years of experience in the fashion industry as assistant director of color and print design for a major textile company, Allied Chemical, and as a fabric stylist at Dan River, both in New York City. Diana has studied art with Rosemary Gatto in Cranford, Lito David and Fernando Catague at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, and with Carolyn Herbert at Union County College. For the past 15 years, Ms. Strom has run a home decorating business creating custom pillow designs and floral watercolor paintings. She also creates and sells custom fabric artwear at juried craft shows including the Pierro Gallery in South Orange, and the 2003 Millburn Art Association Fall Craft Show. Dianna also sold her artwear at the 2001 Trunk Show at Henri Bendels in New York City, and has shown at the Cranford Artist Open Studio Tour and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Member Show. In 2009, Dianna won first place (textile design) and in 2011 a third place prize (watercolor painting) in the National Arts Program Exhibit and Contest for Union County Employees and Their Families. Her husband, Dr. B. Ivan Strom, is a Professor of Astronomy at Union County College in Cranford. Union County artists (whose works can be hung on a wall) interested in exhibiting in the gallery space are welcome to apply. For more information about the Pearl Street Gallery or other programs, please contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202. Free on-site parking is available. Telephone (908) 558-2550. NJ Relay users can dial 711. E-mail to: culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

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